ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

Faculty of Social Sciences

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Sociology of Deviance (9453) Semester: Spring, 2025

Level: BS

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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units 1–4)

Q.1 Describe with examples how the definition of deviance has been changing over time and differs from one place to another. (20)

Q.2 Discuss in detail how psychological and behavioural aspects of a person could be linked with their deviant tendencies. (20)

Q.3 Explain how the control theory explains deviant behavior and what suggestions control theorists provide to make a person conform to societal norms. (20)

Q.4 Using the postulates of structural strain theory presented by Robert K. Merton, explain how members of society happen to adopt deviant behaviors. (20)

Q.5 To control serious deviance such as homicide, which of the social control methods do you think would produce the best results and why? (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

(Units 5–9)

Q.1 With the help of various postulates of labelling theory, discuss with relevant examples how primary deviance converts to secondary deviance. (20)

Q. 2 Discuss in detail the concept of deviance as social pathology as presented by Durkheim. (20)

Q.3 Discuss some theories explaining juvenile delinquency and explain the special features of the Juvenile Justice System. (20)

Q.4 Discuss different mental disorders as a cause of deviant behavior with relevant examples and the career of a mental patient. (20)

Q.5 Discuss the following forms of criminal deviance with examples: property crimes, moral crimes, violent crimes and organized crimes. (20)